Pepsi to open its first-ever restaurant Kola House in Chelsea

Kola House is slated to open this spring in Chelsea. (Courtesy of PepsiCo.)

Pepsi is canning soda at its new restaurant.

The soda brand will launch its first-ever restaurant and bar this spring in Chelsea, but there may not be any of its carbonated products or logos in sight, the New York Times reports.

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Dubbed Kola House — named for the nut used in caffeinated soda — the restaurant will serve "craft cocktails" by mixologist Alex Ott, and food inspired by the kola nut. The flagship location will also serve as an event space for live entertainment.

"We wanted to create a modern hub for consumers to share social and immersive experiences that were anchored in the exploration of our cola's artisanal craft and flavor," Seth Kaufman, a PepsiCo spokesman, said in a statement.

Dubbed Kola House — named for the nut used in caffeinated soda — the restaurant will serve “craft cocktails” by mixologist Alex Ott, and food inspired by the kola nut. (PR NEWSWIRE)

A smaller version of Kola House is slated to open as a pop-up in San Francisco for the Super Bowl, where Pepsi is also sponsoring the half-time show and will have a TV commercial. Dishes like Wagyu sliders, kola truffle oil tartare and a vodka drink with kola bitters will be served.

An executive chef for the New York location is still to be determined and the menu hasn't been finalized.